Louisiana Tech starting running back Tevin King will miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury.

The University of Virginia hosts Louisiana Tech at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.


Get late scores, early trades and real time finishes. Sign up for our Sports Bulletins.

King was ranked eighth nationally in rushing, averaging 118 yards per game. He already scored five touchdowns.

King tore his ACL during the Bulldogs' 52-24 win over Illinois last Saturday.

Louisiana Tech has three other running backs on its roster with extensive experience -- senior Ray Holley, sophomore Hunter Lee, and freshman Kenneth Dixon. Walk-on Brandon Davis also saw time last week.